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nicolehrnss30
March 20, 2025
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1099 asking for EIN when it’s filed by SSN. How do I get past this?

  • March 20, 2025
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    DawnC
    DawnC
    Employee
    March 20, 2025

    Make sure you are selecting the correct format.  There are 2 options.   Also make sure you have no extra characters, don't enter the dashes; it should be a 9 digit number.   TurboTax will automatically insert the dashes based on your format selection.  

     

     

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